A 57-year-old man was found alive in New South Wales, Australia, on Sunday, over a week after he went missing.

The NSW Police Force said Cameron Little began backcountry skiing and hiking in the Snowy Mountains of Kosciuszko National Park on September 4. He was last heard from on September 6.

Police said Little, described as an experienced hiker, was located safely in the Snowy Mountains backcountry area near Valentine Hut.

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The NSW Police Force emphasized hiking safety procedures in a press release announcing that Little had been found.

"Police would also like to remind members of the public that when heading out for a hike or a bushwalk, people should have a fully-charged mobile phone, along with additional charging devices. Additionally, hikers are urged to take a GPS-en

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